Utah Gov. Spencer Cox leads a trade mission to New Zealand and Australia that includes dozens of local civic and industry leaders.

Trade mission delegates are focusing on three industry tracks: aerospace and defense, critical minerals, and development and innovation.

Cox will participate in the upcoming International Mining & Resources Conference, Australia’s most influential mining event.

Gov. Spencer Cox will lead Utah trade mission to New Zealand and Australia.

The trade mission will focus largely on aerospace and defense, critical minerals and fintech.

Utah business leaders say the Beehive State continues to emerge as a key player in the global economy.